Romeo Lavia is a large goal for Chelsea and that was by no means extra evident than within the ultimate week of the summer season window after they launched a £50m bid for the participant.
Lavia had simply signed for Southampton from Manchester Metropolis and so they weren’t ready to simply accept any provide for the participant. Manchester Metropolis even have a buyout clause in his contract, which complicates a deal.
Chelsea do not feel that makes signing Lavia unattainable and look set to make a transfer for him in January.
Chelsea are discussing a transfer for Romeo Lavia in January.
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Conformable Simon Phillips, Chelsea stay in open contact with Romeo Lavia’s agent over a possible January transfer. Lavia could be very a lot on the listing of midfield targets for Chelsea.
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Lavia is more likely to be price greater than the £50m rejected by Southampton in the summertime. Manchester Metropolis are additionally first alternative in any potential deal for Lavia. They’ll select to beat Chelsea.
Chelsea need to signal a midfielder in January. Enzo Fernandez was a participant they needed, however that deal fell via as issues stand. Moises Caicedo is unlikely to depart in January, so Lavia might be a probable goal for the Blues.
Manchester Metropolis have a buyout clause for Romeo Lavia.
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Will probably be fascinating to see if Chelsea’s rising curiosity wakes up Manchester Metropolis, or if they’re resigned to permitting Lavia to maneuver on from the membership.
Nothing concrete in the meanwhile, however there may be vital curiosity from Chelsea in Romeo Lavia.
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